[baseball1974]

So, PD you are calling for the heads of two young men for a comment during a private conversation (which accidentally made it on air)? Because you view it a a disrespectful jab that could hurt teenagers feelings. However, you then took to a public forum might I remind you and belittled Williamsburg, Belfry and Whitley County in a post. Granted it was to display examples but it makes you no bigger of a person. I personally think this is being blown WAYYY out of proportion. For those who say you aren't going to watch WYMT anymore good luck getting coverage anywhere else because Lexington and SAZ sure as heck aren't going to take the initiative to drive an equal 1 to 2 hours to get the kids exposure.

I don't think the issue has anything to do with two men's opinions or even who it was about? All this did was highlight WYMT's inability to hire competent sports people. Brian was great, and one thing that made him great was objectivity. He did a good job of supporting all the eastern KY programs and wanted them to succeed. These guys on air are capable of having their opinion like that and they should. However, once you put the headset on you're no longer a casual fan and you're going to be held accountable for anything you say while representing WYMT. Just because the mic should have been off doesn't mean their not still representing their company at that time. If they want to have that type of conversation then go talk about it at a bar after the game? It is the same concept with coaches being accountable for their actions by the school they coach for even if something they do is not related to athletics or the school. Anytime they go into public they are still an ambassador for the school they coach for and should act accordingly. Stations like WYMT rely on their relationships with programs in their viewing area in order to report good credible stories. That's why the apology was necessary. I doubt Matney will be willing to help them out with quotes and things of that nature in the future. Also, during state tournaments the press are given passes to attend of course. They are also given certain areas where their suppose to be during the games. However, most coaches will allow their local press to be on the sidelines or at the end of the bench or dugout to give them a better advantage, just simply as a way to show support on their end. These are the types of things maybe they should think about when voicing their "opinions?"